Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay share the US Open lead after the first round, while Australia's contingent have work to do if they are to be in contention at Pinehurst.
What's next?Rory McIlroy, looking to snap a 10-year major drought, has capped a flawless outing with a birdie to join Patrick Cantlay on top of the first-round US Open leaderboard at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
McIlroy showcased incredible distance control and a silky touch with his short game and took advantage of both par-fives, including at the fifth hole where he chipped in from 66 feet with his third shot. Tiger Woods, competing in only his fourth event of the year and who accepted a special exemption to play in the US Open, enjoyed an encouraging start but his putter abandoned him as the round wore on and he finished with a 4-over 74.
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